Today's Headlines - more at Metro

5/12/2008

Transportation Headlines for Monday May 12, 2008

A cure for congestion
http://www.presstelegram.com/opinions/ci_9219275
Press Telegram

Altadena commuter trades in bus pass for car keys
After five years opting for a 4-hour daily work commute, he now drives 25 minutes each way in a used BMW because his mass transit route grew even longer
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-roadsage12-2008may12,0,6706500.column
Los Angeles Times

Are L.A. freeways the roads less-traveled? A sampling of residents, traffic reporters and technical data indicates that as gas prices climbed and the economy faltered, there were notable traffic decreases on some freeways
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-traffic12-2008may12,0,3131880.story?track=rss
Los Angeles Times

Bike to Work Day 2008 - Pit stop locations (via Google Maps) will have refreshments and giveaways on Thursday, May 15, 2008 from 6 am to 9 am.http://snipurl.com/27zb2Los Angeles County Bike to Work Day 2008

California High Speed Rail Authority Director to Speak at May CAC Meeting
http://metrocac.blogspot.com/2008/05/california-high-speed-rail-director-to.html
Metro Citizens Advisory Council

Eye On The Environment: Make pit stops on Bike to Work Day
http://www.venturacountystar.com/news/2008/may/11/make-pit-stops-on-bike-to-work-day/
Ventura County Star

No on 98, Yes on 99 - The Times endorses state ballot measures
http://www.latimes.com/news/opinion/la-ed-props12-2008may12,0,62073.story
Los Angeles Times

Regional Connector update
http://lavisions.blogspot.com/2008/05/regional-connector-update.html
LA Visions

U.S. exporters face cargo container shortage at ports
http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-containers12-2008may12,0,3407915.story
Los Angeles Times